Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
CELINA - Drivers who cause accidents while making legal J-turns into a parking space will be cited by police officers.
Celina council members on Monday night unanimously passed an ordinance updating the city's traffic laws after suspending the rules for the required three readings. The new provision takes effect in 30 days. [More]
With the seventh week of the high school football regular season now in the books, this article will be used to show the effects of last weekend's results. Another story later in the week will be used to project what is expected to happen by the end of the season. [More]
ST. MARYS - St. Marys residents on Monday had their first opportunity to meet four of six school board candidates and learn where they stand on the issues.
ST. HENRY - The village next year may embark on a project to reuse processed water at the treatment plant.
Village administrator Ron Gelhaus told council members Monday night he'd like to appropriate funds in the 2014 budget for the project but hasn't yet calculated the cost.
WAPAKONETA - Celina's boys soccer team mixed solid defense with a goal in each half to open postseason play with a 2-0 win over Kenton in Division II sectional action at Ryan Field in Wapakoneta.
